Vickie Lou Designs

Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Lovely Blossoms Birthday Card - Cards TV Mary's Sketches #5

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I'm picking back up my #maryscards series - It's been a while but I really wanted to get back on it.

A fabulous lady called Mary has a blog called Cardz TV and she releases sketches. Now, if you have been following me for some time you may remember #33sketches - a mini series Donna, Karen and I did a few years ago. Well, this is that same set of sketches, except now Mary is up to sketch number 64 I think. So there's plenty for me to go at.

I decided that this sketch layout was the perfect way to showcase some of our NEW DSP which has been released today in our newest batch of Online Exclusives. I love the colours and floral designs in this DSP pack.

https://cardztv.blogspot.com/

Measurements

Secret Sea Card Stock

1pc - 8 1/4" x 5 7/8", scored at 4 1/8"

Basic White Card Stock

1pc - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"

Lovely Blossoms DSP

1pc - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"

1pc - 1/2" strip

3pc - 1 5/8" x 3"

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Take the Secret Sea card stock and fold along the score line to create your card base, adding the Basic White to the inside and the larger piece of DSP to the card front.

I cut the three pieces from one length so that I kept the pattern running through the panels seamlessly. Lay these out on the card front, spacing evenly along the top, sides and in between the panels then glue into place.

On the Strip of DSP Stamp the sentiment from Lovely Arrangements stamp set in Secret Sea ink. Trim down, giving each end a slant to add a little extra interest and adhere in the centre of the space below your panels.

I hope you have enjoyed my card today - I really enjoyed making it. If you would like more details on Mary's Sketches or anything else that she creates - pop over to her blog - https://cardztv.blogspot.com

Here's a list of supplies I used in today's project, click on the images to head over to my online store Product List

If you are on Facebook, why not pop over and check out our community group Craft & Banter. If you have a passion for paper craft, are brilliant at baking or a super talented seamstress then we would love to see you there. We share all types of crafting, run challenges and giveaways & generally have a right good natter.

See you soon

Vickie

Xxx

January Additions to The Kits Collection

Good Morning Everyone,

Every month Stampin' Up! release some new kits and I wanted to share the three kits they've given us for January. Here's a little bit more detail on the kits.....

Butterfly Garden Kit

https://www.stampinup.uk/products/butterfly-garden-kit-english?demoid=5048389

This Kit features hand-illustrated butterflies and heartfelt sentiments, perfect for sending encouragement to friends and loved ones. The Kit includes everything you need to create 9 cards ( 3 of each design) cards including a Stampin' Spot & Stamp Set - which can be used long after the kit has been completed. This is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Lots to Love Kit

https://www.stampinup.uk/products/lots-to-love-kit?demoid=5048389

This kit has the most fabulous floral images alongside sweet sentiments - perfect to send for a variety of occasions.

You get everything you need to create 9 cards including laser-cut fronts, pre printed sentiments and imagery

Adopt A Pet Kit

https://www.stampinup.uk/products/adopt-a-pet-kit?demoid=5048389

This kit allows you to build adorable homes, craft playful pets, and fill out your own certificate of adoption for a creative experience that’s full of heart. This kit is perfect for all crafting abilities - and great for doing with the kids

Kit includes everything you need to create 4 boxes, four pets & the certificates.

See you soon

Vickie

Xxx

Saturday, 3 January 2026

A Round of Hellos Lovely & Beautiful Thank You Card. Project Share Blog Hop January 2026

Good Morning Everyone,

Today I'm tkaing part in The Project Share Blog Hop. We are a small group of likeminded Stampin Up Demonstrators who do a little hop once a month around a theme. This month is Anything Flowers.

Which was perfect for me to showcase the stunning Lovely & Beautiful DSP which is due to be released on 6th January. I kept my design super simple and clean to show off as much of the Paper as possible, adding a small sentiment from A Round of Hellos stamp set.

What do you think?

Measurements

Calypso Coral Card Stock

1pc - 8 1/4" x 5 7/8"

Basic White Card Stock

1pc - 3 7/8" x 5 5/8"

1pc - scrap

Lovely & Beautiful DSP

1pc - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"

1pc - 5 5/8" x 3/4"

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Take the Calypso Coral card stock and fold along the score line to create your card base, adding the Basic White piece to the inside.

Glue the 3/4" strip of DSP to run along the bottom edge of the floral piece of DSP, then add this to the card front.

Cut out a circle using the 2 3/8" circle punch and a scrap of Basic White card stock.

Stamp the Thank You in Calypso Coral ink towards the top of the circle, then add the You're Amazing.... stamp in Old Olive just Below. Then cut off the lower portion of the circle under the stamped strip. Lightly ink the edges of the cut out with Calypso Coral ink and then add to the card front in the lower right corner - making sure the bottom edges are flush with each other.

I absolutely loved creating this card - using this lovely DSP and kicking off another year of Project Share Blog Hops.

Please do continue through the hop - these ladies are very talented so you are sure to get lots of inspiration. Heather is up next - click the button below to head over to her blog

See you soon

Vickie

Xxx

Friday, 2 January 2026

Friendly Foliage Get Well Soon Card. We Fall in Colours Blog Hop. January 2026

Good Evening Everyone,

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fabulous Festive period?

Today I'm kicking off my 2026 crafting journey with our monthly 'We Fall in Colours' Blog Hop. A group of very talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators get together and share projects made set around the same three colours.

This Month our colours are Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight & Peach Pie. I absolutely love this combination, and decided that it worked well for a Get Well Soon Card - I used the Friendly Foliage bundle and I think this card lends itself well to give to anyone, but definitely fits the masculine style too.

What do you think?

Measurements

Gray Granite Card Stock

1pc - 8 1/4" x 5 7/8", scored at 4 1/8"

1pc - scrap

Basic White Card Stock

1pc - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"

Peach Pie Card Stock

1pc - 2 7/8" x 1 5/8"

Colour Family DSP Stacks

Gray Granite

1pc - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"

Misty Moonlight

1pc - 1 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Peach Pie

1pc - 1" x 4 1/2"

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Take the Gray Granite Card Stock and fold along the score line to create your card base, adding the Basic White piece to the inside.

Glue the Gray Granite DSP Piece to the card front.

Stamp the Get Well Soon in Misty Moonlight onto the Peach Pie strip of DSP - making sure you stamp in close to the Right Hand side.

Add both the DSP strips to card front, lining both left hand edges up with the edge of the Gray Granite DSP, having the Peach Pie piece sit slightly over the Misty Moonlight piece.

Bring in your Stampin Cut & Emboss machine and run the leaves die through in Gray Granite. Line up the two pieces so you will get the frame and in fill images cut as one piece. I used a post it note to keep them lined up when putting them through the machine.

Ink up the leaf stamp in Misty Moonlight ink and stamp onto the die cut - making sure to take time and care to line it up properly so it stamps well onto the cut piece. ( mine wasn't perfect - but that's OK, right?)

Add the Peach Pie piece Behind the die cut and then adhere this to the card front with Dimensionals, placing it centrally over the DSP Strips, taking care not to cover the stamped sentiment.

I really enjoyed making this card, and using this combination of colours - I will definitely be using it again.

Please take a few minutes to continue through the hop - these ladies are fabulous and are sure to give you so much inspiration. Petra is up next - so please head over to her blog.

ROLL CALL